The race takes place in a nice bay - fair visibility and some jellyfish, but obviously can't control the jellyfish. The bike is the flattest ride I've ever encountered. There is no shade, I mean NONE. Some wind on the course, but overall fairly decent. Well marked,

Excellent course by far. One of my favorite. Professionally done. Only bad thing is the awards are awarded to 10 year age spans rather than 5 years which is a mistake.
Top of the line shirts they give out.

This is an event you will want to do each year. I

This year was my first time running the chicago marathon and im glad to say it was the best experience of my life! I highly recommend to others to run the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, running through the streets of chicago with thousands of other runners and reaching the finish